The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Petersburg

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CARES, INC. PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD, FUEL AND SHELTER TO TRANSIENTS AND HOMELESS FAMILIES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

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SERVES AS A CENTRAL FACILITY FOR THE ARTS BY PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL AND HARITABLE INTEREST IN THE PETERSBURG REGION.

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THE RESCUE SQUAD IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION CREADTED TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

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THE PURPOSE OF VSURF IS TO SUPPORT THE VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY'S ("UNIVERSITY") OBJECTIVES FOR RESEARCH, PUBLIC SERVICE, ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT. AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIVERSITY, VSURF EXEMPLIFIES THE SAME SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FOCUSES ON THE APPLICATIONS OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP NEW IDEAS, METHODS AND OPPORTUNITIES. IN ITS CAPACITY, VSURF WILL PROVIDE SEVERAL SERVICES RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION, AND THE OFFICE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH & PROGRAMS.

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THIS ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE, AND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YEAR AROUND SCHEDULES OF SOCIALS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS AND FAMILY.

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THE MISSION OF ROPCDC IS: TO REDEVELOP & REVITALIZE THE HUMAN & PHYSICAL CAPITAL OF THE HALIFAX COMMUNITY OF PETERSBURG, VA THROUGH HOUSING RENTALS, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT

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DOWNTOWN CHURCHES UNITED,INC. IS A UNION OF THE FAITH COMMUNITY AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF THE GREATER PETERSBURG REGION BY SERVING AS A CENTRALIZED SOURCE OF OUTREACH SERVICES.

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THE CLUB OPERATES AS A PRIVATE CLUB IN PETERSBURG VA. THE CLUB OFFERS QUARTERS AND PROVIDE VARIOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS

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TO (I)REPURPOSE THE FORMER WILLIAM R MCKENNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO CREATE THE FIRST CITY-WIDE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM-CENTER (THE "MUSEUM-CENTER") TO REFLECT THE SIGNIFICANT ISTORY OF THE PETERSBURG AREA WHERE THERE WAS ONE OF THE LARGEST CONCENTRATIONS OF FREED AFRICAN AMERICANS;(II) EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 137 S. SYCAMORE STREET IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA (THE "MCKENNEY BUILDING") THAT HOUSES THE MUSEUM CENTER, INCLUDING GENERAL WILLIAM MAHONE, WHO RESIDED IN THE BUILDING IN 1867, AND HIS READJUSTER PARTY; (III) RESTORE THE MCKENNEY BUILDING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS, GRANTS, DONATIONS, AND SERVICES DONATED BY THE CITY OF PETERSBURG; AND (IV) CREATE AN ARCHIVAL SPACE/RESEARCH FACILITY WITH A SEARCHABLE CATALOG SYSTEM FOR PAPER ARCHIVES AND EPHEMERA OWNED BY THE CITY OR GIFTED BY THE PUBLIC (THE "RESEARCH FACILITY").

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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BETHESDA CHURCH IS AN APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAITH BASED CHURCH THAT PEOPLE CAN BE RESTORED AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH CHRIST

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SUPPORT LOCSL CHARITES AND NEEDED INDIVIDUALS IN THE PETERBURG AREA PRIMARILY FROM FUNDS RAISED THROUGH BINGO

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SPONSOR AND FACILITATED NUMEROUS SOCIAL AND CIVIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVES; SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY BELL RINING. PROGRAM TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES TO TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE TO ADULTHOOD

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The goal of this organization is to provide community improvement, capacity building services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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THE MISSION OF THE PETERSBURG LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY OF PETERSBURG HAS A SUPERIOR LIBRARY SYSTEM HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES AND PROVIDING QUALITY RESOURCES AND INNOVATIVE SOURCES TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS CITIZENS.

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CCALS WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR LOGISTICS WITH RESPECT TO CREATION AND MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE, GOODS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS TO STIMULATE AND GROW ECONOMIC AND SOCIETAL VALUE OF THE MEMBER CORPORATIONS AND CITIZENS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

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SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FEMALE ADOLOESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 17

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THE CHAMBER BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ADDRESS & RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES/CONCERNS